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Chilled Avocado-Cucumber Soup

Chilled Avocado-Cucumber Soup

The smooth texture of avocado gives chilled soup a thick consistency, making heavy or sour cream unnecessary; avocado can similarly stand in for butter or cheese in a sandwich.

Martha Stewart Living, April 2007 http://www.marthastewart.com/132892/chilled-avocado-cucumber-soup
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  • Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

    • 1 English cucumber, peeled and diced (1/4 cup reserved for garnish)
    • 1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and diced (1/4 cup reserved for garnish)
    • 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
    • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, plus sprigs for garnish
    • 1 scallion, white and pale-green parts only, coarsely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
    • 1 jalapeno, seeded and coarsely chopped
    • 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
    • 1 cup cold water
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

  1. Puree ingredients in a blender. Divide soup and reserved cucumber and avocado among 4 bowls. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

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